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Great job! You’ve cleaned out your toilet bowl, your basin and taps and even your kitchen. But have you ever given a second thought to your cleaning tools? Dirty cleaning tools can harbor bacteria, mold, and grime, making them less effective and potentially spreading contaminants in your next clean. In this installation, we dive into post-product care and share some tips on how you can keep your tools in top condition.

Cloths and Microfiber Towels

Cloths and microfiber towels can trap dirt, grease and bacteria from the various surfaces it’s been in contact with. A thorough clean will leave them good as new for the next use.

How to Clean:

1. Submerge them in a basin filled with warm water and small amounts of mild detergent or disinfectant solution.
2. Gently rub them out with your hands to lift any dirt or oils trapped on the cloths.
3. Let them soak for about 15 minutes before massaging the material to loosen any grime.
4. Rinse thoroughly, wring them out and air dry preferably in direct sunlight.

For Deeper Cleans:

• Soak them in solution of water and bleach or to add baking soda to cloths in normal cleaning process

Sponges

Sponges can easily become a breeding ground for germs considering their porous nature which traps particles, grease and bacteria.

How to Clean:

1. Submerge and soak in a basin filled with warm water and small amounts of mild detergent or disinfectant solution.
2. Let them soak for about 15 minutes and massage to loosen any grime.
3. Rinse thoroughly, squeeze dry the sponge and let it air dry preferably in direct sunlight.

For Deeper Cleans:

• Bring a pot of water to boil, submerge the sponge and let it boil for at least 5 minutes to kill bacteria and germs. Remove sponge carefully, squeeze dry and let it air dry completely. (Please note to use appropriate tools to handle sponge as it will be hot.)

For an extra oomph to the washing, consider installing a laundry basin in your common bathroom or service yard to act as a little helper in this cleaning journey! The corrugated surface of the basin helps to get the grime and oils loose, making it an easier clean.

OttO 7536 Counter Top / Wall Hung Basin

Toilet Brushes

Toilet brushes bear the brunt of the work when it comes to keeping our toilet bowl and needs to be sanitised regularly to prevent the spread of germs considering the toilet brush sits right in our toilet.

How to Clean:

1. Pour a small amount of detergent in the holder of the toilet brush to deodorise and disinfect the brush.

For Deeper Cleans:

• Soak the brush in a solution of equal parts of bleach and water for an hour before rinsing thoroughly with hot water. Allow brush to dry complete and place back in its holder.

Scrub Brushes

Scrub brushes do the trick when we need that extra scrub in crevices or grime between tiles. Keeping them clean.

How to Clean:

1. Tap the scrub brush against the side of a trash can to dislodge and remove any particles trapped in the bristles
2. Rinse the brush to wash away any loose dirt and debris
3. Soak the brush head in equal parts water and disinfecting powder for at least 30 minutes.
4. Rinse with water and shake off excess water from the scrub brush.
5. Pat dry with clean towel or paper towels and air dry completely preferably under sunlight.

For Deeper Cleans:

• Soak brush head for up to an hour and further scrub bristles with an old toothbrush or a small brush.

We hope these tips help you keep your tool in peak conditions and always ready help you maintain a pristine bathroom and kitchen! Aside from keeping them clean, be sure to replace them regularly to ensure they remain effective as well.